If you decide to go to any of the many islands of Thailand check out Ko Samet. It’s a beautiful little island in the Gulf of Thailand near the Rayong Province. It’s the largest of a cluster of islands only a few kilometers from the coast. To get there you have to take a boat from the mainland and they have multiple options to do that throughout the day. The island has several hotels and resorts with a lot of affordable options. There’s more people on the northern part of the island so head south if seclusion is your thing.
I rented a beach bungalow that was only several meters from the ocean when the tide came in at night. It was an extremely affordable rate of around 16 USD per night.
It was very peaceful here both at night and during the day. I only saw a few other people over the 3 days I was there.
Ko Samet is great place to relax. Before you head back make sure to check out the statue of Phra Aphai Mani at the main port and make sure to only drink out of coconuts, because why not?
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